According to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, the Miami Dolphins made multiple attempts to trade for Seattle Seahawks star cornerback Richard Sherman. La Canfora indicated that the Dolphins made attempts to land him both back early in the free-agency signing period (March) and as recently as last month.

Here’s what else La Canfora had to say about the Dolphins trying to obtain Sherman:

Dolphins coach Adam Gase is among those who think very highly of Sherman’s ability, and upgrading the defense was, and still is, a priority for the Dolphins. Miami reached the postseason in Gase’s first season at the helm despite a defense that ranked 29th in yards allowed per game and 19th in points allowed.

It isn’t a surprise the Dolphins were trying to get help at the cornerback position. The team feels comfortable with second-year cornerback Xavien Howard, but have they have tried to upgrade at the position opposite of him.

Miami drafted cornerback Cordrea Tankersley in April’s draft. They also signed veteran Alterraun Verner before training camp, who could start over Byron Maxwell against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Also, the Dolphins had a keen interest in Joe Haden last month once the Cleveland Browns released him.

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